Today on the podcast I wanted to touch on a question my son had asked me about boys being ballerinas. He was watching some cartoon where the boy character was talking about and dancing ballet. After the show he asked me if boys could be ballerinas. Now I am bias when I say this but my kids are lucky to have us as there parents. I told my son yes. This yes should be the end of the conversation for most but for some more is needed. To preface if you are anti LGBTQ+ or feel that ballet is a woman only kinda thing then I will save you some time and let you know that this podcast episode is not for you. With that said consider what it is to form your kids opinions before they have had the opportunity to develop one on their own. As parents all we can do is our best to help our children navigate this world.

Today on the podcast @pj805 stops by to talk about his time in the Marines as well as some of the current work he is doing with the Seabees in the Navy. As a machinist I was really interested to find out that the Marine core has enlisted folks who machine parts. We also talk about some local politics regarding the future of our local Grover Beach dunes, and even get into a little talk about the outdoors. I have been thinking about introducing camping to my son and @pj805 had some good info to share.

Today the guys from @conversationontap podcast stop by the studio. Jose and Joel are both educators in their profession and it was a good time finally getting a face to face with these two.

The decision to become a surrogate is not one to be taken lightly. Offering your time, your body, and health are all things to be considered. On todays podcast Albert and his wife Lizzie stop by to share they story. We discuss the conversation they had leading up to Lizzie deciding to become a surrogate as well as the effects it had on their marriage and family. If you are interested in becoming a surrogate I recommend you do your research and feel free to reach out to Lizzie on her instagram @1luvleefitmommyy if you have any questions about her experience.

In todays episode I talk about the time our son hit his sister in the face. It is never easy as a parent to maintain your cool but Ive made it a point to approach disciplining the kids with a calm approach. Theres no perfect formula for raising kids I feel it is a personal journey as parents have the opportunity to go on and learn what is best for each of our kids.

@slanted.glasses stops by the podcast studio today for some live streaming and catching up. We talk all things from our photography and wedding videography work to our goals for the gym this year. Thank you guys for listening and supporting the podcast.

It is the end of the decade and I am recording the last podcast of the year with Justin Groth host of his own podcast titled “Straight From The Chest” On the eve of the new year we talk about some of the things people new to the gym might find off-putting but are actually just typical of any commercial gym. With people working on that new year new me its important for those of us who all started out on that same page to be encouraging of others. We also talk big goals for the future and much more.

Late night finishing up some homework in preparation for finals this Friday. As a parent and a full time employee filing the time to get motivated for school can seem very daunting. In todays episode I share some of my thoughts on being back in school as well as give an update on how the kids are doing with this nasty flu bug that has been going around this year.

Today on the Podcast my wife is on and we are discussing plans for a family vacation some time next year. As this year winds down to an end we’ve reflected on the many dynamic changes that we as a family have gone through. The time growing, laughing, as well as the hard times. A family vacation has been long over due and I feel that is has been in most part due to my wife and I not knowing when our kids would be ready.

The shop old timer Marty stops by finally for a sit down on the podcast. In todays episode we talk about what machining was like when he was a young machinist as well as the right to repair movement. Now a days its cheeper to buy a new tv than it is to fix it. When Marty was a kid there was a job for the repair man who would fix things like your tv or washer.